Digital Assets Advisory Compliance Officer, Vice President at Morgan Stanley

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

184500.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Policy Development, Training Programs, Monitoring Controls, Incident Reporting, Capital Requirements, Digital Assets, U.S. Regulatory Environment, Operational Risk

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Serve as a compliance coverage officer for the digital assets business and U.S. compliance subject matter expert on digital assets more generally. Closely follow regulatory rulemaking and advise business lines on developing U.S. regulatory environment for digital assets (e.g., GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, etc.). When necessary, develop and implement compliance policies, procedures and training programs and internal monitoring controls. Coordinate across legal, compliance, and operational risk teams on digital asset initiatives and potential impacts. Assist with other traditional compliance activities relating to the digital assets business. Experience and strong interest in the developing U.S. digital assets industry. Experience serving as a compliance / risk officer or lawyer (or comparable role) at a bank, broker-dealer, law firm, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), or Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). Bachelors' Degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability and interest in reading regulations and focusing on details. Ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment. Compliance and operational risk management assessment skills: experienced in the process of assessing the compliance and operational risks associated with a business environment (including non-financial risk assessments, incident reporting, capital requirements, etc.) Results oriented: setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver quality results. At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $108,000 and $184,500 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Serve as a compliance coverage officer for the digital assets business and advise on the U.S. regulatory environment for digital assets. Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and training programs as necessary.